Trio #3 Extreme (Complex) - 3 Metal Tavern Puzzles DOUBLE TROUBLE, SNEAKY PETE, PATIENCE PUZZLE

Patience Puzzle
The oldest known puzzle design, probably of Chinese origin. Popular with 19th century sailors. We make ours with nails made in New England on a machine that has been in use since the Civil War era. (1984)

Patience Puzzle is more a mathematical puzzle than the other Tavern Puzzles. It has 43 steps, but only a few basic moves. The secret to solving it is discovering the correct sequence.

Object: Remove shuttle.
Category: Complex


Sneaky Pete
The name is American slang for fortified wine. This vintage puzzle is just as intoxicating. (1990)

Object: Remove large ring.
Category: Complex


Double Trouble
Twice the challenge, twice the fun, twice the satisfaction. Named for the blacksmith's twin daughters. (1988)

Object: Remove shuttle.
Category: Complex